People
People reported $250.6 million in revenue and $239.2 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $90.96 went to program services, $9.04 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 97.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $420,458 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 27 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 56% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $239MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $251MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 91.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 2.6% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 97.1% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $420,458 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.18% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 27 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 2.6 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 12 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseIndividual residential alternatives - using a person-centered and trauma-informed care approach, iras provide people with developmental disabilities a variety of supports in the comfort of a private home in the community. Staff are specially trained to encourage the highest level of independence and decision making through 24-hour care (or less if needed) in urban, suburban and rural locations. Residential staff provides support with daily living skills, goals, medical and behavioral health care. Staff also support and encourage community activities and building relationships with natural…
Day habilitation - people inc. Provides daytime programs and services to foster the development of life skills, greater independence, and opportunities to engage in socialization, recreational activities, arts, culture, and wellness. Opportunities are available both on-site at one of people inc.'s 25 facilities or in the community. 873 persons served
Waiver services and early intervention - waiver services are community-based programs to help individuals with developmental disabilities live more independently. Key services include habilitation, respite care, adaptive technology environmental modifications and service coordination to help plan and access support. Early intervention services involve a variety of therapies and services, such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as audiology, assistive technology and family support services, with the goal of improving a child's development and their participation in daily…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 34.00 hrs/week | $395,284 | $0 | $25,174 | $420,458 |
| CAO Officer, 34.00 hrs/week | $237,906 | $0 | $8,077 | $245,983 |
| SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 34.00 hrs/week | $193,974 | $0 | $24,421 | $218,395 |
| SENIOR RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR Highest compensated employee, 34.00 hrs/week | $186,922 | $0 | $25,671 | $212,593 |
| CHIEF INNOV & PRG DEV OFFICER Officer, 34.00 hrs/week | $208,539 | $0 | $3,110 | $211,649 |
| CFO Officer, 34.00 hrs/week | $186,998 | $0 | $18,951 | $205,949 |
| ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 34.00 hrs/week | $181,162 | $0 | $22,195 | $203,357 |
| SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 34.00 hrs/week | $179,764 | $0 | $21,003 | $200,767 |
27 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from People (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.2M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b12 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 55,728
- Volunteers Part I, line 6244
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| AMICO HOME IMPROVEMENT Construction | $305,088 |
| CAMERON PROPERTY SERVICES Snow and lawn services | $259,692 |
| DOPKINS SYSTEM CONSULTANTS Consulting | $248,936 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
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Questions people ask
How much of People's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, People reported that 91.0% of its $239.2 million in expenses went to program services, 9.0% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does People pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation People reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $420,458, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does People get its money?
Of $250.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 2.6% came from contributions and grants (including 2.5% from government grants) and 97.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is People a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-0975538 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543189349303014 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443139349303059 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333129349300628 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202213089349301541 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202103149349306765 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013179349308306 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-0975538: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.